Vanessa Arbuthnott Fabrics

26/08/2026

🍹 MAKE THE MOST OF LATE SUMMER: There is still plenty of summer left to enjoy — morning coffee in the garden, lunch in the sunshine, or supper outside while the evenings are still light.

A few simple fabric touches can make outdoor spaces feel instantly more inviting:

🌼 Add cushions to a garden bench
🌿 Throw a patterned Linen Union cloth over the table
🌸 Mix in colourful napkins for alfresco meals
☀️ Bring out a throw or floor cushions when friends gather
🎏 Hang a little bunting for extra summer cheer

Vanessa’s nature-inspired designs feel especially at home outdoors, surrounded by flowers, foliage and all the lovely colours of the garden.

Our made-to-measure service can also create bench cushions and other pieces to suit your space, so you can enjoy these last warm weeks in comfort and colour.

🔆 See more ideas on using fabric outdoors: https://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/blog/category/outdoors/

And when the British weather inevitably changes its mind, simply bring your fabrics back inside.

18/08/2026

FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO USE WALLPAPER 🌿: Wallpaper is one of the easiest ways to change the feeling of a room, bringing colour, softness and pattern to walls in a way that paint alone can’t quite achieve.

In this video, our interior design consultant Tania shows how she pairs a delicate, nature-inspired wallpaper with different fabric patterns to create a relaxed, layered scheme.

Her key piece of advice? Keep your colour palette limited, then have fun mixing pattern and scale.
A few more ideas for using wallpaper at home:

1) Start small – hallways, cloakrooms and downstairs loos are lovely places to be a little more adventurous with pattern.
2) Look beyond the walls – try wallpaper inside a bookcase, cupboard or wardrobe for an unexpected glimpse of colour.
3) Try a single wall – behind a bed, sofa or dining table, one wallpapered wall can completely change the atmosphere of a room.
4) Mix wallpaper with fabric – choose complementary prints in different scales to create a relaxed rather than overly matched look.
5) Always order a sample – seeing colour and pattern in your own light makes choosing so much easier.

You can order up to five free wallpaper samples through our website, or browse the full collection for more ideas. Click link in bio.

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30/07/2026

✨ "IT'S MUCH MORE STYLISH, WARM AND WELCOMING": Hearing how transforming a room with Vanessa Arbuthnott fabrics has changed the way someone feels in their home is always incredibly special.

In this video, our customer Jan shares how refreshing her living room with Vanessa Arbuthnott furniture and fabrics helped create a space that feels calmer, more elegant and inviting. Inspired by nature and the colours of the Cotswolds, her new scheme has brought fresh life to a room that had been loved for more than 35 years.

If you're thinking about updating a room but aren't quite sure where to begin, our in-house interior designer Tania offers a free 30-minute consultation to help you choose fabrics, colours and combinations that will work beautifully in your home.

🌿 Book your complimentary consultation today: https://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/homedesignservice/

25/07/2026

☀️ KEEPING YOUR HOME COOL DURING A HEATWAVE: When temperatures rise, it's often the simplest changes that make the biggest difference. Closing your blinds before the sun reaches your windows can help prevent heat from building up indoors, keeping rooms more comfortable throughout the day.

If you're choosing new blinds, a made to measure Roman or roller blind with a laminated or blackout lining can help reflect the sun's warmth, while a precise fit reduces gaps where heat can creep in. Lighter-coloured fabrics are another good choice for sunny, south-facing rooms.

Every one of our made to measure blinds is handcrafted in the UK using Vanessa's nature-inspired fabrics and made to fit your windows perfectly.

🔆 Read our latest blog for more practical tips on keeping your home cool during these warmer months: https://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/blog/keep-your-home-cool-with-made-to-measure-blinds/

15/07/2026

THE TIMELESS APPEAL OF STRIPES 🦓: There are some patterns that never lose their appeal, and stripes are certainly one of them. Fresh, timeless and wonderfully versatile, they have a way of bringing balance and quiet character to a room, while sitting happily alongside florals, botanicals and checks.

Here are four simple ways to decorate with stripes:

1. Add texture with woven stripes: Woven stripes bring softness and subtle texture to upholstery, curtains, blinds and cushions. Their relaxed, understated look works beautifully in both traditional and contemporary homes. To see our full woven collection, click here: https://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/collections/woven/

2. Embrace the charm of printed stripes: Printed stripes (such as our Stockholm Stripe bed canopy) have a character all of their own, from bold and decorative to quiet and understated. Our hand block printed designs celebrate traditional craftsmanship, with the gentle variations left by the hand-carved blocks giving every length of fabric its own warmth and individuality.

3. Don't forget the walls: Striped wallpaper is a wonderfully simple way to add height and structure to a room (bedroom wallpaper: Spotty Stripe). Vertical stripes naturally draw the eye upwards, creating a calm backdrop that feels elegant without ever overpowering the space. To see all our wallpapers and wall coverings, click here: https://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/wallpapers-and-coverings/

4. Bring stripes underfoot: Our striped rugs and runners are woven from 100% British wool by a family-run mill in Wales. Beautiful, hardwearing and full of character, they're designed to be enjoyed every day while adding warmth and texture throughout the home. To see all our rugs and runners, click here: https://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/rugs-and-stair-runners/

Whether woven, printed or used on walls and floors, stripes remain one of the easiest patterns to decorate with—bringing a timeless sense of order while allowing other prints and colours to shine. For more tips on how to decorate with stripes click here: https://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/blog/decorating-with-stripes/

02/07/2026

☀️ A FRESH NEW FEEL FOR SUMMER: As the light changes, our homes naturally begin to feel different too. Summer is a lovely time to make a few thoughtful updates, and it doesn't have to mean redecorating an entire room. Often, it's the smallest changes that make the biggest difference.

Here are three simple ways to bring a fresh new feel to your home this summer:

1. Choose colours inspired by the season:�Soft greens, warm buttery yellows, gentle duck egg blues and delicate pinks all help to brighten a room while keeping it calm and welcoming. Nature-inspired prints bring these colours together beautifully.

2. Layer in natural textures:�Our Linen and Linen Union fabrics have a softness that's just right for summer. Whether it's a Roman blind, a pair of curtains or a simple tablecloth, natural fabrics allow light to filter gently through a room, creating a relaxed, airy feel.

3. Refresh with made to measure:�A new blind, beautifully made curtains or a handful of cushions can completely change the feel of a space. Our made to measure service makes it easy to choose your favourite fabric, style and finish, with every piece crafted especially for your home by our trusted makers here in the UK.

If you're looking for more seasonal decorating inspiration, our latest blog shares even more ideas for creating a home that feels light, relaxed and ready for summer: https://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/blog/5-ways-to-introduce-eco-friendly-fabrics/

✨ Click link in bio to visit our website and find out more: https://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/

07/06/2026

🌼 INSPIRED BY JUNE: The changing seasons have always shaped Vanessa's designs. From armfuls of cow parsley gathered as a child to ferns spotted on countryside walks, many of her fabrics begin with simple observations of the natural world.

Song Bird, Cow Parsley, Fruit Garden and Wild Fern celebrate the flowers and foliage that make an English June so special. Through our made-to-measure curtains, blinds and upholstery, these much-loved designs can become part of everyday life at home.

1. Curtains in Song Bird – Buttercup, Clay & Charcoal
2. Roman Blinds in Cow Parsley – Pigeon & Teal with Teal Plain Linen Union border
3. Table Skirt in Fruit Garden – Peach, Smoke & Winter
4. Be Quilt in Wild Fern – Soft Cornflower & Speedwell

🔆Visit our website to browse our fabrics and see how easy it is to create beautifully crafted made to measure products, designed to fit seamlessly into your home: https://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/collections/

20/05/2026

A LOVE LETTER TO NATURE’S SMALLEST HEROES 🐝Bees quietly shape so much of the world around us — from the wildflowers growing along country paths to the fruit trees and gardens we enjoy each year.

Nature has always sat at the heart of Vanessa’s designs. This World Bee Day, we’re celebrating the bees, butterflies and pollinators that bring our gardens and countryside to life with a collection inspired by wildflowers, foliage and the beauty of the natural world.

From Cow Parsley to Fine Foliage, these are fabrics drawn from the landscapes and wildlife that surround us.

1. Curtains in Sunflower Detail 🌻 – Light Indigo, Cloud, Soft Raspberry
2. Roman Blinds in Fine Foliage – Duck Egg, Moss, Light Indigo, Soft Cornflower
3. Tablecloth in Cow Parsley – Moss & Cornflower
4. Tub Chair covered in Dainty Daisy – Field Green
5. Cushion in Dandelion Trellis – Stone & Cranberry

🔆 Browse our World Bee Day Fabric Edit here: https://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/collections/world-bee-day/
🔆 Read our blog via here: https://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/blog/world-bee-day-2026/

13/05/2026

WHERE ART AND INTERIORS MEET: There is something wonderfully timeless about seeing art and interiors speak the same language 🌿

From 16–23 May, Tom Constantine will exhibit a collection of still life oil paintings by Rose Arbuthnott as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks. Rose’s work captures the quiet beauty of gathered flowers, fruit and everyday objects — paintings filled with softness, colour and a gentle sense of domestic life.

We have always felt her paintings sit beautifully alongside Vanessa's fabrics and furniture; both are inspired by the poetry of the everyday home — layered rooms, faded garden colours, natural forms and objects chosen slowly over time.

Placed beside linen upholstery, botanical prints and handcrafted furniture, Rose’s paintings feel completely at home: calm, characterful and quietly expressive.

🎨 If you are visiting Oxford during Artweeks, it is well worth a visit.

16–23 May
Tom Constantine Gallery, Oxford

🔆 See Rose’s available artwork to buy on our website: https://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/paintings

29/04/2026

CREATE A HOME THAT FEELS AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS 🌿 For over 25 years, Vanessa’s designs have been inspired by the natural world and countryside around us — but how our fabrics are made matters just as much.

We use only organic cotton and eco-friendly flax to create our signature linen union — a cloth that is soft, yet durable, created for everyday living 🌻 . Our fabric is created and printed with non-toxic pigments in the UK, and every Made to Measure piece is designed to be lived with and loved for years to come.

🌍️ Explore our collection of eco-friendly linen union fabrics: https://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/collections/linen/

📚️ Read our latest blog with tips and tricks on how to incorporate eco-friendly fabrics into your home: https://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/blog/5-ways-to-introduce-eco-friendly-fabrics/

Looking to refresh your space with beautiful fabrics that won’t harm the environment? Here are five easy ways to introduce eco-friendly fabrics into your home.